Rwanda vs Benin, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, Group Stage
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Rwanda are hosting Benin
at Stade Amahoro, Kigali, Rwanda, starting on
. The match is a part of the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying.
Match Commentary
- 35': Hassane Imourane (Benin) Yellow Card at 35'
- 38': Clément Niyigena (Rwanda) Yellow Card at 38'
- 42': Andreas Hountondji (Benin) Goal at 42'
- 45': Jean Bosco Ruboneka (Rwanda) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Mohamed Tijani (Benin) Yellow Card at 47'
- 64': Jodel Dossou (Benin) Substitution at 64'
- 70': Innocent Nshuti (Rwanda) Goal at 70'
- 75': Djihad Bizimana (Rwanda) Penalty - Scored at 75'
- 80': Steve Traoré (Benin) Substitution at 80'
- 83': Steve Rubanguka (Rwanda) Substitution at 83'
- 90': Kévin Muhire (Rwanda) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+1': Matteo Ahlinvi (Benin) Substitution at 91'
- 90'+5': Claude Niyomugabo (Rwanda) Substitution at 95'
Statistics
 BEN |
RWA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 34.2 | Possession | 65.8 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Venue: Stade Amahoro
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 6 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Benin | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Rwanda | 6 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Libya | 6 | -4 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Rwanda (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fiacre Ntwari (GK) |
| 14 | Clément Niyigena  |
| 5 | Ange Mutsinzi |
| 3 | Emmanuel Imanishimwe |
| 13 | Fitina Omborenga |
| 8 | Samuel Gueulette |
| 4 | Djihad Bizimana |
| 15 | Bonheur Mugisha |
| 19 | Innocent Nshuti |
| 12 | Gilbert Mugisha |
| 22 | Jojea Kwizera |
Benin (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Dandjinou (GK) |
| 13 | Mohamed Tijani |
| 6 | Olivier Verdon |
| 5 | Yohan Roche |
| 11 | Rachid Moumini |
| 19 | Dodo Dokou |
| 8 | Hassane Imourane |
| 15 | Sessi D'Almeida |
| 9 | Steve Mounié |
| 18 | Junior Olaitan |
| 17 | Andreas Hountondji |
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